Early Years Educator

Rand Farm Park; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and supportive team at Thrift Farm Day Nursery as an Early Years Educator. This full-time role involves assisting in the daily operations of a farm-based nursery, focusing on outdoor learning and child-led experiences. Enjoy a generous benefits package including childcare discounts, free meals, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

50% off childcare

Free daily lunches

WPA NHS Top-up scheme

Tastecard for staff

28 days annual leave

Refer a friend bonus

Access to training and development

Free staff uniform

Enhanced NEST Pension scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Familiarity with the EYFS framework is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Contribute ideas and activities for children's learning.

Skills

Motivation

Proactivity

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Thrift Farm Day Nursery – Part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group

Join us at an exciting time of growth! Our new 96-place Thrift Farm Day Nursery building will open in Autumn 2025. We are offering a generous £1000 joining bonus for this role!

Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider, offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award-winning farm parks.

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking company that values professional growth, creativity, and a genuine love for childhood development.

Thrift Farm Day Nursery’s ethos focuses on outdoor learning, natural materials, resources, and a “child-led” learning approach, providing a unique environment and learning experiences for children. Due to continued success and expansion, we are now recruiting for our idyllic nursery located at Thrift Farm in Whaddon.

We seek an experienced and confident Early Years Educator to join us on a full-time basis, assisting the Manager with the day-to-day running of this farm-based setting.

Our benefits package includes:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp) from day one!
• Wellbeing ambassadors in all settings to support your health and wellbeing
• Free daily lunches and drinks for staff
• WPA “NHS Top-up” scheme— including a 24/7 helpline, private doctor access, and healthcare expense reimbursement
• Tastecard for staff— up to 50% off restaurants, cafes, takeaways, cinema tickets, and days out
• Free tickets and family discounts into Thrift Farm
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service
• Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral
• Open-door management policy
• Access to training, progression, and development opportunities
• Staff/team outings and celebrations
• Free staff uniform
• Enhanced NEST Pension scheme
• Monthly staff lotteries and Employee of the Month awards
• Length of service awards and gifts
• Staff awards ceremony with prizes up to £500
• Summer BBQ and Christmas party
• Special gifts for occasions like Valentines, Easter, Staff Appreciation Day, Christmas, and more
• Relocation packages
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for confident early years professionals eager for a new challenge. You should be motivated, proactive, and able to contribute ideas and activities. You must be familiar with the EYFS framework and have experience in a similar role.

Ideally, you will hold a relevant early years qualification (Level 3 or above), but Level 2 or unqualified applicants with experience will also be considered.

Due to our rural location, a full driving license and own transport are required, as public transport links are limited.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.

Please note the nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with rotating shifts. Applicants should be able to commit to early and late shifts.

“Thrift Farm Day Nursery – Doing what’s best for children and our staff”

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, will be undertaken.

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